With both immense lament and gratitude in our hearts, we send our prayers to the friends and family of Tongva Matriarch Julia Bogany as she transitions on. We are so honored to have witnessed her strength, compassion, wisdom and all her contributions in raising awareness of the Tongva peoples within Tovangaar (LA Basin.) Her role as an educator to the next generation of people living with Tongva Lands has been imprinted onto this world and we pray that we can all embody her spirit of advocacy, reciprocity, and honor.
• You can learn more about Elder Julia and her work on her website tobevisible.org, which is a project she created to spread awareness about Tongva culture, so that her grandchildren and future generations wouldn't have to struggle to be recognized the way she did. •Graphic work by @viva_la_autonomia
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12/9/2022 06:12:54 am
We are so honored to have witnessed her strength, compassion, wisdom and all her contributions in raising awareness of the Tongva peoples, I’m so thankful for your helpful post!
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12/7/2023 12:17:42 am
It's truly heartwarming to read this tribute to Julia from the International Indigenous Youth Council, Los Angeles. Julia Bogany's legacy and contributions to raising awareness of the Tongva peoples in the LA Basin are nothing short of remarkable.
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12/27/2023 12:31:08 am
I'm truly touched by the tribute to Julia from the International Indigenous Youth Council in Los Angeles. Julia's work in advocating for indigenous rights and her commitment to social justice are truly remarkable. It's heartwarming to see how her dedication has left a lasting impact on the youth in her community.
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2/2/2024 10:37:59 am
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AuthorJulia Bogany is a teacher, activist, and member of the Tongva tribe dedicated to the teaching, revitalization, and visibility of Tongva language and culture. Archive
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